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Singing, dancing, and building in Eswatini

Students from St Helen and St Katharine School have been working hard building the second ever elder’s home in Eswatini.

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Abbey Gate College Students At Mlindzini

Schools and Sport in Mlindzini

Students from Abbey Gate College have been doing their best to help out at Mlindzini High School in Eswatini.

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Eswateam: Camping, Coffee and Rhinos

The Eswateam encounter lions, elephants and rhinos while camping in Hlane Royal National Park.

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Eswateam: Game Drives and Conservation

Our “Eswateam” from St Helen and St Katharine School recount their adventures in Eswatini when out in the African bush.

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Overnight camping in Hlane with Team Egirls

Camping in the wilds of Hlane at Sudwini campsite is an adventure in itself. Hippos, hyenas, baboons, there is always something happening!

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How to Cook South African Potjiekos

Why not try our delicious recipe for making the South African stew meat dish, potjiekos? It’s tasty, nutritious and simple to prepare!

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dune scenery in Namibia

Unexpected Life in the Namibian Desert

A trip into the Namibian desert is a must. Instead of looking for larger wildlife, take a look at the sand, and you may see unexpected life.

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The honey badger and my steak

The best place to see a honey badger is in Etosha! They are very interested in what you eat, so be be careful when camping!

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Eswatini after Covid – The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

It was the first time I’d been in Eswatini after Covid. It had been 25 months. I knew there would be change, but was it good, bad or ugly?

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cape cross seals

Seal Safari In Namibia

When visiting Namibia you never expect to go on a seal safari! However the seal colony at Cape Cross should not be missed, despite the smell!

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Ramadan meal

Let’s Talk About Ramadan

Confused about Ramadan? Raheema guides us through the food and the festivities and talks about what celebrating Ramadan means to her.

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chimpanzee watching in Uganda

Walking with Chimpanzees in Uganda

I was really excited to have the opportunity to track chimpanzees in the wild. An hour with chimps in Kibale, Uganda, was life changing.

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